Caregivers served by this program include:

Anyone caring for a spouse, parent, other relative or friend, who is age 60 or older, or anyone who has a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

Grandparent, age 55 or older, caring for a grandchild, age 18 or younger.

Anyone age 55 or older caring for a disabled individual who is not his or her child.

Caregiver Specialist

A Caregiver Specialist can provide individual support and assistance to caregivers seeking information or resources related to their specific situational needs.

A Caregiver Specialist is available to provide information about the caregiver program and other elder care resources to caregivers, community groups and professionals free of charge. A Caregiver Specialist helps to raise awareness about caregiver needs through informational sessions, educational programs and outreach to local community groups, businesses, faith organizations and municipalities.

Elder Care Advisor

Upon request, an Elder Care Advisor (ECA) will speak with caregivers in person, by phone or through e-mail. The ECA will conduct an assessment of the caregiver’s situation and then provide information regarding resources and options that are particular to both the person the caregiver is caring for and the needs of the caregiver. The ECA will follow-up with phone contact to assess if further information or referrals are required.

Caregiver Scholarship Fund

A caregiver can apply for a one time financial grant to assist them with funding respite (coverage for a medical need or a break) or an assistive device to help them in their caregiving role.

Training and Educational Programs

Programs are provided, free of charge, on specific topics to assist caregivers in making decisions, solving problems and managing stress.

Topics include but are not limited to:

Obtaining Community Resources

Researching Alternative Living Facilities

Coping with Driving and Transportation Issues

Reducing Caregiver Stress

Dealing with Resistance to Services

Developing an Emergency Care Plan

Communicating with Health Care Professionals

Evidence-Based Healthy Aging Program

Offered as one of Tri-Valley’s Healthy Aging Programs, Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a class designed to provide family caregivers with the skills needed to take care of themselves. Participants learn how to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate feelings and balance their lives while making tough decisions.

The Caregiver Guide

The Caregiver Organizer

The Organizer assists caregivers in maintaining important medical and service information on their loved one. The free Organizer is available in 10 languages.

The Long Distance Caregiver’s Booklet

This Booklet helps caregivers who live some distance away to assess needs, identify local resources and plan for services in their loved one’s community. Download

For information on the Caregiver Support program, to request caregiver services or obtain a free Guide, Organizer or Long Distance Booklet please contact the Caregiver Support Program at Tri-Valley, Inc. 508-949-6640 or 1-800-286-6640 (toll-free within Massachusetts).